Hot air bathing in summer – why going to the sauna is healthy even in warm weather
The sauna infusion hisses on the hot stones, sweat runs down our backs in tiny droplets, and we are completely relaxed. We have made ourselves comfortable in the sauna gondola on our lightweight MÖVE bath towel with its waffle texture and are enjoying the soothing warmth, while outside there are probably cold winter temperatures. Wrong! Because we are enjoying the sauna in summer!
Benefits of going to the sauna in summer
Anyone who regularly goes to the sauna is doing something good for themselves and their body. A sauna session not only strengthens our immune system. The pleasantly dry heat also causes the blood vessels to dilate, which has a positive effect on our cardiovascular system – both in winter and in summer.
The climate in a dry sauna is very different from that of a humid, warm Central European summer, which is usually rather muggy. In the sauna, sweat can evaporate freely from bare skin and cool it effectively, whereas sweating on humid summer days can create a thin layer of air saturated with water vapour over the skin, leading to a build-up of heat that tends to feel uncomfortable.
Whether in summer or winter, the towels from the “MÖVE PIQUÉE” collection made of waffle piqué are ideal for sauna use, as their special weaving technique makes them particularly lightweight, quick-drying and yet still absorbent. For terry lovers, we also offer a selection of especially generous sauna towels measuring 80x200 cm.
Another advantage of enjoying the sauna in summer: very few people realise how good it feels at this time of year as well – and that means empty cabins, more space and pleasant peace and quiet. And if that were not already reason enough, we would now like to introduce you to a very special sauna experience: sweating in a gondola! Yes, you heard that right – the Swiss sauna manufacturer Küng has transformed decommissioned gondola cabins into small saunas. Inspired by nature, the unique sauna gondola is fitted with hardwood and is therefore easy to transport. This way, you can bring Alpine flair directly into your own home.
Once you have sweated enough, the next step is to hop under a pleasantly cool shower, which in the heat provides soothing refreshment that is, quite literally, longed for. After cooling down, it is best to slip into one of our light summer hooded robes from the “MÖVE PIQUÉE” collection, available in subtle shades such as Rose or Arctic. Incidentally, the surface texture of the waffle piqué stimulates blood circulation in the skin while drying off, creating even more of a wellness feeling.
Before enjoying the next sauna session, you should wait a while and give body and mind time to relax and come to rest. That is the life!